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Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Theo Franz
March 17, 2026 • Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes
Good morning and Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
There are many ways to celebrate this week, whether that means wearing green, enjoying a festive treat or raising a toast with friends. Our roundup highlights St. Patrick’s Day events and green-colored goodies across the east metro for anyone feeling a little Irish this time of year.
Sláinte!
Editor: Theo Franz
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St. Patrick’s Day Events and Green Treats Around the East Metro
By: Beth-Ann Bloom
My good Irish mother (her maiden name was Greene) used to say that all you need to do to honor St. Patrick is go to church. Luckily there are plenty of other ways to honor him in the east metro. There are lots of options for the wearin’, eatin’ and drinkin’ of the green whether you’re Irish every day or just on March 17.
Highlighted Event
 | Little Leprechaun BrunchSunday, March 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | 8418 Tamarack VillageEnjoy a brunch at the Tamarack Tap Room. Take pictures under the rainbow balloon arch with your wee ones. |
Events Calendar
DJM 3D Shop Grand Opening
Thursday, March 26-Sunday, March 29 | 783 Radio Drive
Discover 3D printing, toys and fidgets. Gifts for the first 100 guests.
Drop-in AP Exam Study Group
Thursday, March 26, 4:30-6:30 p.m. | R.H. Stafford Library
Informal opportunity for students studying for May AP exams to meet with volunteers and other exam-takers.
Gardening for the Birds and Bees
Thursday, March 26, 6-7 p.m. | Central Park
Sponsored by Washington Conservation District and featuring Angie Hong from MN Nature Awesomeness. Learn how your yard can help support songbirds, pollinators and wildlife while looking beautiful. Reserve a spot. Free.
DJ Dance Party
Friday, March 27, 6-7 p.m. | 11099 Brookview Drive
Family dance party in the school gym sponsored by the PTA.
Royal Night of Jazz
Friday, March 27, 7 p.m. | 1425 School Drive
Jazz musicians from both Woodbury High School and Middle School jazz ensembles present a coffeehouse-style concert. Suggested donation $10.
Cottage Grove Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 28, 9-10:30 a.m. | 8020 80th St., Cottage Grove
Tickets include 15 minutes of egg hunting, bunny photos and prizes. The earliest session is sensory friendly. $9.
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 28, 9:30 a.m. | 7805 Hudson Road
Bring a basket for this family-friendly hunt featuring 9,000 eggs. Free.
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m. | 1975 St. John’s Drive
Morning egg hunt for families. Bring a basket. Free.
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m. | 6695 Upper Afton Road
Three hunts for all ages followed by snacks and crafts. Free, registration requested.
Woodbury Community Expo
Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | 4125 Radio Drive
Sponsored by the Woodbury Chamber of Commerce, featuring more than 125 local businesses and organizations, food from local restaurants, stage entertainment, a vehicle fair, kids area and gift card giveaways. Free.
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Fun Fact
The first Irishman to settle in Woodbury was James Middleton Jr.
His parents sent the 17 year old to the Americas to look for a better place for his family to live. He left their village on the west coast of Ireland in 1839 and sailed to New Orleans with some neighbors.
After four years in St. Louis, Jimmy traveled up the Mississippi to Stillwater. Middleton spent two years looking for property. Using his parents' money he bought 200 acres near what is now Cottage Grove Drive and Bailey Road, where beautiful oaks, fertile soil and a lake completed his homestead. He immediately began building a house to prepare for the arrival of his parents and seven siblings.
After crossing the Atlantic, the family came north and disembarked at Point Douglas at the juncture of the Mississippi and St. Croix river. The young Middleton met them with three wagons pulled by oxen for what was probably a very bumpy ride to their new home in Woodbury.
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